The monsoon is about to set in and it’s time to bid adieu to the summers; so why not grab your backpacks and embark on a journey to a pretty isle in the Persian Gulf, Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi literally translates to 'Land of the Gazelle' in Arabic. The second most populous city of the United Arab Emirates has witnessed a rapid growth in the past few decades and now has emerged as one of the most loved and admired travel destinations around the globe.
The high-rise capital city of UAE has a mammoth list of magnificent restaurants, landmarks, culture, heritage, and attractions. Few of those awe-inspiring places and experiences, which are there on my bucket list and you should try them too are…
1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
It being one of the only two mosques in the UAE is definitely the most popular amongst the travelers. This architectural marvel stands majestically in the middle of carefully nurtured gardens. With a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshipers, featuring 80 domes, over 1,000 columns, gold plated chandeliers and the world's largest hand-woven carpet it wows anyone who puts a step in.2. Mangrove Kayaking Tours
Switching from the fabricated concrete beauty to the natural landscape is quite easy. Last few remnants of city’s forests help you to experience something very different from the glass and steel structures of the city.3. Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
For all the animal lovers out there, this can be a once in a lifetime opportunity to get intimate with these beautiful prey birds. Apart from being a veterinary hospital, the place also provides tours to interested visitors.4. Observation Deck at 300
Visiting every place and having a worm’s eye view seems too mainstream; then why don’t have a bird’s eye view from the 74th floor of the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel (the highest point of the city) which is a reply to the Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.5. Shopping my heart out
Like Dubai, Abu Dhabi is also one of the favorite destination for shopaholics. You can buy the pashminas, traditional itars, dates and middle eastern spices at a much reasonable price.6. Trying out the adventure sports
Abu Dhabi has a variety of adventure sports to offer like Dune bashing, power boating, wadi bashing. These surely are on my bucket list.7. How can you miss the Food!
Visiting a new place and not trying the local cuisine makes the trip sound incomplete and Emirati food is surely a class apart. Few must try dishes include Shawarma, Tabbouleh, Ghuzi, and Hummus.Conclusion
So these are the activities I want to perform on my trip to Abu Dhabi. Now go on and list down your favorite activities and get started with your preparations for a fantastic vacation in Abu Dhabi. You can book your tour package from TUI India. Their tour package starts from as low as Rs. 39,990 only!What do you think about Abu Dhabi and what all activities are there on your bucket list? Do let me know in the comment box below.